Wipe Test Can Help Protect Firefighters From Cancer-Linked Chemicals

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, Jan. 5, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Smoke-soaked firefighter gear can be rife with ...

Simple wipe test reveals hidden PFAS contamination on firefighter protective gear

The flames die down. The sirens fade. Firefighters peel off their gear, thinking the danger has passed. But in the quiet ...
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'Last Call Foundation' donation brings safer gear to growing Elm Mott Volunteer Fire Department

Elm Mott Volunteer Fire Rescue has been awarded a grant from the Last Call Foundation to purchase seven sets of PFAS-free ...
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San Francisco Fire Department Invests $3 Million to Adopt Non-PFAS Turnout Gear

In response to San Francisco's ordinance banning PFAS chemicals, the SFFD is transitioning its entire fleet to non-PFAS ...

New Illinois law to phase out PFAS use on firefighter gear

When Illinois House Bill 2409 goes into effect, it will require manufacturers selling firefighter gear to state their gear ...